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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £206

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
18 Dec — 25 Dec1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,648 searches. Data last updated 13 December 2024.

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/1

16:30-23:10

2 stops38h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

16:10-22:15

2 stops22h 05m

£969

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/1

14:50-16:10

3 stops33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

07:10-09:55

2 stops18h 45m

£983

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/12

08:50-21:45

2 stops20h 55m

£206

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/12

11:40-12:00

2 stops32h 20m

£276

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Deals found on 12/12

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£969

One-way from

£206
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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26/12
  • 26/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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Best flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2024.

Mon 27/116:30SHA - EDI
2 stops38h 40mChina Southern
Mon 3/216:10EDI - SHA
2 stops22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/12£969
Mon 27/114:50SHA - EDI
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/207:10EDI - SHA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£983

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 13 December 2024.
China Southern
7.2
Good
98 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.2
Good
98 reviews
China Southern
7.2
Good
98 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £969.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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